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Variety traits

Radish uniformity

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus

The degree of homogeneity of root crops in a batch in terms of weight, size, shape, and maturity. A critical indicator for marketability that allows for minimizing costs for manual sorting and harvesting.

In the reference 31 varieties crop Radish, where this is mentioned in the description.

For radish, uniformity determines the homogeneity of root crops in terms of caliber, shape, and rates of commercial maturity accumulation. Synchronous ripening is the most important component of this trait, as it prevents overgrowth and sponginess of a portion of the crop during the harvest period, ensuring the product's suitability for sale.

In the breeding process and variety testing, DUS testing is conducted based on recording off-type plants within a given sample size, for example, 240 individuals. Scientific assessment of uniformity is based on the calculation of coefficients of variation for the weight, diameter, and length of the root crop, where low CV values indicate material homogeneity.

High uniformity, corresponding to a marketability of 90–96% and higher, ensures economic efficiency due to the possibility of mechanized harvesting in a single pass. In intensive cultivation technologies, including lighting culture and hydroponics, this indicator becomes key for preventing losses in dense plantings.

General information about the subject — on the page Uniformity.

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Varieties of Radish mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Nickerson Zwaan B.V. (NL)

BG CZ HR PL
6 records

Tarzan

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Rudi Zhok

BG CZ HR NL UA
8 records

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Shinichi Muramatsu

BG NL UA
8 records

Masterred

Protection expired

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

SEMINIS VEGETABLE SEEDS, NL

CZ NL PL
5 records

Rudi

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

URSEL SCHLEMMER SPRINGMANN

CZ HR NL PL
7 records

Rover

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Bejo Zaden BV (NL)

HR NL
5 records

Irene

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Rijk Zwaan Welver, D

NL UA
6 records

Tinto

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Vilmorin, F

FR
6 records

Dabel

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Nunhems B.V.

NL PL UA
6 records

Rolex

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Bejo Zaden, NL

HR NL
5 records

Donar

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL PL UA
6 records

Rosetta

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Ger Beemsterboer

NL UA
5 records

Slovana

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

MoravoSeed, CZ

CZ UA
4 records

Norham

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
4 records

Melito

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Hazera Seeds B.V.

NL UA
4 records

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

CZ PL UA
5 records

Mondial

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL BV, NL

NL
5 records

Rodos

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

SAATZUCHT QUEDLINBURG GMBH

CZ PL
5 records

Escala

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Jan Draaistra

NL UA
5 records

Valerie

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
5 records

Novired

Protection expired

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

SEMINIS VEGETABLE SEEDS, NL

CZ PL UA
4 records

Flyer

Terminated

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

CZ NL PL
4 records

Helro

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

CZ HR NL PL
5 records

Korund

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

CZ HR
4 records